Leo Soileau
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Biography
Leo Soileau was an American musician and one of the most prolific Cajun recording artists of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, he began playing music at age 12. In 1928, Soileau made his recording debut with Mayeus Lafleur for Victor Records, producing songs including âMama, Where You At?â Soileau also collaborated with accordionists Moise Robin and Oscar âSlimâ Doucet, as well as his cousin Alius Soileau, recording for Victor and Vocalion. In the mid-1930s, he formed The Three Aces, which later became The Four Aces, recording for Bluebird and Decca Records with influences from Western swing, blues, ragtime, and Texas fiddle music. Soileau continued performing throughout Louisiana and Texas with groups such as The Rhythm Boys until his retirement in 1953. He died in Ville Platte in 1980.
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- Wooden Cross, Pt. 2
- Nowhere to Go
- Remember My Face
- Prayer of Commitment/I Say, Yes, Lord
- Opening Prayer/Paid in Full
- I Am the Vine
- Let Us Touch
- Jesus Is the Savior of My Soul
- The Touch of Your Hand
- Let Me Bear Your Wooden Cross
- Prepare for the Lord
- Remember (Thomas' Song)
- Good Morning, Lord
- Come, People, Sing!
- Do You Believe?
- Tell Us 'Bout the Good Man
- Your Father Put Me Out by Leo Soileau
- Je t'ai rencontre dans le brouillard
- The Criminal Waltz
- Demain C'est Pas Dimanche
- La valse à Moreau
- Grosse Mama
- Easy Rider Blues
- Je veux marier
